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What is the preferred engine load?
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theycallmeebryan
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2003 Ninja EX250
- '03 Kawasaki Ninja EX250
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- '99 Saturn SL1 Base
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I use a vacuum gauge in my saturn. Every acceleration event is between 1900-2400 RPM (the meat of the torque curve for the engine) at a vacuum reading of 2-3 inHG. With P&G and EOC, and a 55mph cruise speed, I average 48mpg in my saturn.
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